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I would consider that to be very sound advice, although I have never shaved with an AC type blade.My contribution of 2 cents.
I use the 3: 1/2 DE, AC blade, Straight.
80% Straight
15% 1/2 DE
5% AC blade.
1/2 DE requires much more skill in shaving technique than the other two.
The Straight requires more honing skill than the other two .
When someone asks me for advice on going straight, my answer is always the same. Starts with AC blade with protection (proguard, protouch). Next steep AC Blade without protection. then choose the path to develop honing skills (straight) or improve your shaving technique skills (1/2 DE) or both...